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Think Like a Boss: How Hiring Really Works

by Trevor Calton

 Most job seekers believe that hiring starts with a job posting.

It doesn’t.

Hiring managers don’t wake up and say,

“Let me sort through 250 strangers today.”

Instead, they do what most of us would do, they start with who they know.

And that changes everything about how yo...

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It's Not What You Know OR Who You Know...

by Trevor Calton

 Most people were taught:

“It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.”

But in today’s world, that’s not enough.

You can know a hundred people. Have coffee with decision-makers. Follow every hiring manager on LinkedIn.

But if they don’t know who you are, what you do, or what...

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The Most Powerful Tools in Your Toolbox

by Trevor Calton

 People spend hours perfecting their resume. They tweak bullet points. Update LinkedIn. Obsess over cover letters.

But here’s the truth no one tells you:

The most powerful tool in your career toolbox is not on your resume. It’s you, in the room.

How you show up. How you make som...

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You Are "The Mechanic"

by Trevor Calton

 Most people approach the job search like this:

“I hope someone picks me.”

They list out their accomplishments. They tweak their resume. They cross their fingers and hope they get noticed.

But what if that’s the wrong approach?

What if instead of being the product, you were the...

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